2021 Ringgold County Fair Theme: Just A Small Town Throw Down

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2021 Ringgold County Fair

Theme: Just A Small Town Throw Down

Thursday, July 1

By 4:30 pm @ Extension Office

Livestock Entry Form – use for beef, goat, sheep & swine Horse/Pony/Mule Entry Form

Dog Entry Form Poultry Entry Form Rabbit Entry Form

Communication Events Entry Form Clothing Event Report Forms

Tuesday, July 6

Clubs may start their club booth set up

5:00-7:00pm Wischard Chapel Community Church sponsoring a Fish Fry (free will offering, all proceeds will go towards 4-H/FFA premiums) Gospel Singing during the meal inside the Rodeo Arena

Wednesday, July 7

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Entry of Open Class exhibits at the Commercial Building 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 4-H Exhibit Building project judging

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Poultry and Rabbits Check-In at 4-H Office (animals need not be present)

2:00 – 4:00 pm 4-H Exhibit Building State Fair Selection (only Extension staff, select 4-H volunteers and judges are permitted in the Exhibit Building during this time)

5:00 pm Fair Kick-Off Supper sponsored by AgriVision 5:00 pm Parade Line at High School

6:00 pm Fair Parade (enter main gate, exit thru north gate)

6:45 pm South Central Iowa Community Foundation Grant Presentation

7:00 pm Ringgold County Fair Queen & Princess Contest & Bill Riley Talent Show (amongst the Fair Queen & Princess Contest): Admission = Adults: $5; Youth 6-12yrs: $3; Youth under 5: FREE 9:00 pm Movie Night @ the 4-H Exhibit Building – sponsored by 4-H County Council

Thursday, July 8

8:00 am 4-H/FFA Swine Weigh-In

9:00 am 4-H/FFA Sheep/Meat Goat Weigh–In 10:00 am 4-H/FFA Beef Weigh-In

11:00 am 4-H/FFA Horse, Rabbits & Poultry Check-In 10:00 am Senior games @ Commercial Building

12:00 pm Communications Presentations—Educational Presentations, Working Exhibits, Share-The-Fun 12:30-3:30 pm Scavenger Hunt- sponsored by 4-H County Council

1:00 pm 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show

2:00 pm Ringgold County Supportive Services games @ Commercial Building 2:00 pm 4-H/FFA Poultry Show

4:30 pm Youth Fitting Contest: Cattle 5:30 pm Youth Fitting Contest: Goats

5:30 pm Photos of Outstanding Junior, Considered for State Fair and State Fair Exhibitors in the Exhibit Building

6:00 pm Ringgold County Fair Cowgirl Queen & Princess Contest 6:30 pm Youth Fitting Contest: Sheep

7:00 pm Mutton Busting

7:30 pm Rodeo: Admission = Adults: $10; Youth 6-12yrs: $5; Youth under 5: FREE

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Friday, July 9

8:00 am 4-H/FFA Swine Show 11:00 am 4-H/FFA Goat Show

11:00 am Klobnack Family Performance @ Commercial Building 10:00 -4:00 Penelope Balloon Artist

12:00- 8:00 Escape Room 1:00 pm 4-H/FFA Sheep Show

1:00 pm Conference judging of Bucket Calves/Bucket Calves + 1 @ 4-H Office 1:30 pm Myers Pedal Tractor Pull (registration is at 1:00 pm)

2:00 pm Water Activities-sponsored by 4-H County Council 4:00 pm Livestock Skill-a-Thon @ Show Arena

5:00 pm 4-H/FFA Horse Show

6:00 pm Bags Tournament Sign-Up (contact Aaron Breneman for more info) 6:30 pm Bags Tournament play begins

8:00 pm Demo Derby includes Lawn Mower Derby: Admission = Adults: $10; Youth 6-12yrs: $5; Youth under 5: FREE

Saturday, July 10

6:00 —9:00 am County Council Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser 7:00 am Feeder calf entries must be on the Fairgrounds

8:30 – 9:30 am Best No- Bake Cookie/Bar Contest Entries due @ Commercial Building 9:00 am 4-H/FFA Feeder Calf Show (feeder calves released after show) 9:00 am Registration for Baby Contest @ Commercial Building

9:00 am 4-H Challenge Recipe Check-In @ 4-H Exhibit Building

9:30 am 4-H/FFA Breeding Beef Show (or immediately following the 4-H/FFA Feeder Calf show) 10:00 am Baby Contest @ Commercial Building

11:30 am 4-H Bucket Calf and Bucket Calf +1 Show (or immediately following the 4-H/FFA Breeding Beef show) 12:00 noon Pee Wee Wrangler Show

1:00 pm 4-H/FFA Market Beef Show

2:00 pm Kids Contests @ Commercial Building 4:15 pm Future 4-H’er Pet Show Registration 4:30 pm Future 4-H’er Pet Show begins 5:30 pm “Young Showman” Livestock Show

6:30 pm Truck and Tractor Pull: Admission = Adults: $10; Youth 6-12yrs: $5; Youth under 5: FREE

Sunday, July 11

5:00 am Release of all 4-H/FFA animals

9:00 am Release of all 4-H Exhibit Building exhibits 9:00 am – noon Commercial Building Booth Tear-Down

9:00 am – 1:00 pm Release of Open Class exhibits at the Commercial Building 10:00 am 4-H Challenge Recipe Judging @ 4-H Exhibit Building 10:30 am Cowboy Church

11:00 am 4-H Youth Pie Baking Contest entries due at 4-H Exhibit Building 12:30 pm Sale Lunch provided by Farm Bureau

2:00 pm 4-H/FFA Premium Sale

Events and Times Subject to Change

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Chairperson: Dr. Keith Miller Vice-Chair: Mike Wimer

Secretary/Treasurer: Kisha Martin Board of Directors:

Aaron Breneman Kim Curry Jim Novak Mike Wimer

Joe Becker Bethany Knox Brent Wasteney Clint Whittington

Andy Clark Sarah McAlexander Matt Weeda

Associate Members:

Kristen Akers Lucas Angus Tiffany Bolles Brayden Barber Dan Barber Doug Campbell Amy Conklin Jeff Overholser John Paxson Maria Weeda Tucker Winemiller

Ringgold County 4H Clubs & Leaders Crooked Creek: Cindy Schlapia Junior Farmers: Jeff & Becky Fletchall Leading Lions: Justin & Kristen Akers

Maloy Shamrocks: Suzi Schaefer & Julie Davison Ringgold Ranchers: Karie Wasteney

Sunshine Workers: Bobbi Bainum & Melinda Shervheim Tingley Toppers: Amy Conklin

Twin River Tornadoes: Kelly Allee

4H & Youth Committee Members 4-H County Council Members:

Andy Clark Dalton Barnes

Elisha Doubleday Ellie Boswell

Morgan Quick Trey Fooken

Amy Whittington Jill Kniep

Amy Novak Brynn Nickle

Ally Shelley- Youth Rep. Chloe Saville

Loryn Schaefer Ringgold County Extension Council Natalie Schaefer

Chairperson: Amy Whittington Ally Shelley

Vice-Chair: Kevin Jackson James Shifflett

Secretary: Jenifer Breneman Rachel Sobotka

Treasurer: Cathy Schaefer Alaina Whittington

Other Members:

Cal Daughton Bailey Drake Scott Giles Shannon Rusk Josh Waske

Ringgold County Extension Staff

County Youth Coordinator: Loran Sneller County Director: Dawn Dugan

Regional Director: Justin Akers

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4-H Objectives for the Ringgold County Fair FOR 4-H/FFA YOUTH:

• To provide a setting that encourages 4-H/FFA members to further demonstrate, learn and apply practical and university researched methods of production, management and/or marketing of their 4-H/FFA

accomplishments.

• To assist in the continuing life skill development of 4-H/FFA members in the areas of self concept, communication, decision making, learning how to learn, coping with change, citizenship and leadership.

• To provide an opportunity for 4-H/FFA youth to measure their progress and skills against individual goals and accepted standards.

• To provide an opportunity for 4-H/FFA youth to participate in a variety of program opportunities beyond the county level.

• To provide an opportunity for 4-H/FFA members to gain personal satisfaction, meet new people, share ideas and learn to work cooperatively with others.

FOR PUBLIC:

• To create an updated, comprehensive image of Iowa’s 4-H Youth Development program to the Fair public.

• To provide a showcase for accomplishments of 4-H/FFA youth.

• To stimulate interest and learn new ideas from the variety of 4-H/FFA projects and experiences available.

Ringgold County Fair Public Notices:

In compliance with Chapter 104A of the American Disabilities Act:

• Handicap Parking—handicap parking shall be available, all of which shall be located as closely as possible to the area of fair activities.

• Motorized Wheelchairs—all motorized wheelchairs will be accepted and permitted on the fairgrounds.

• Request for Assistance—upon request for assistance by a disabled person to enter upon, go to and from the grandstand or other place of activity, if reasonably possible, authorized personnel will assist.

The Ringgold County Fair Boards’ Intent for a “No Accident” Fair:

• Adequate Police and Fire protection has been arranged for the duration of the fair. Cooperation by fair patrons with these staff persons in requested.

• While the greatest possible care will be executed by the management to protect patrons of the Ringgold County Fair, each individual will be held personally responsible for his/her actions, and the Ringgold County Fair Board will not be accountable for any injury.

• The Ringgold County Fair Board assumes no liability for loss or damage to any property of the concessionaire, exhibitor or patron, due to theft, fire, tornado, weather conditions or other causes.

• There will be absolutely NO SMOKING IN ANY OF THE FAIRGROUND BUILDINGS.

• There will be absolutely NO SMOKING AT ALL ENTERTAINMENT AND PUBLIC EVENTS.

• The Ringgold County Fairgrounds shall not solicit or accept any tobacco-related sponsorship or advertising.

Distribution of tobacco products, promotional items, and free samples of products identified with a tobacco company will also be prohibited. This policy extends to any entity that leases, rents or otherwise holds events on the property.

• Possession or use of drugs, tobacco or alcohol (for human or animal consumption), or creating a disturbance will be grounds for dismissal from the Ringgold County Fair. (Exhibitors caught with the above will be asked to leave the grounds with all their projects and will forfeit all premiums and ribbons/awards.)

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4-H/FFA GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS 1. To be eligible to exhibit:

• 4-H members: completed 4^th grade through 12^th grade (or that equivalent) during the 2020-2021 school year

• Clover Kid: completed kindergarten through 3^rd grade during the 2020-2021 school year; have limited fair participation

• FFA members: completed 9^th through 12^th grade (or that equivalent) during the 2020-2021 school year

• An individual requesting accommodation to participate in the Ringgold County Fair should submit a completed Special Accommodation Request Form to the Ringgold County Extension Office. Because it can take time to plan for some accommodations, Extension and Outreach requests that the form be submitted six (6) weeks prior to the event. Submitting a Request for Services on short notice may reduce or limit Extension

& Outreach’s ability to implement the accommodations.

2. Exhibitors will participate according to the following divisions (based on grade most recently completed or its equivalent):

• Clover Kids= grades Kindergarten—3^rd (limited fair participation)

• Juniors= grades 4^th—6^th

• Intermediates= grades 7^th—8^th

• Seniors= grades 9^th—12^th (or that equivalent)

3. A 4-H exhibitor must have participated in the project or program from which the exhibit comes. Each exhibit must be the work of the 4-H’er during the current 4-H year.

4. All exhibitors and program participants are expected to be cooperative, courteous and good 4-H representatives while on the Fairgrounds and participating in 4-H events. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages (for human or animal consumption) or drugs on the Ringgold County Fairgrounds will result in disqualification of the exhibitor’s entry and/or continued participation by the 4-H’er in the event. Ribbons/awards and premium monies will be forfeited as well.

5. The Ringgold County Fair Board, Ringgold County Extension staff, Ringgold County 4-H & Youth Committee and Division Superintendents will not consider a protest, complaint, or appeal based upon the statement that a judge or judges are incompetent. All judges’ decisions are FINAL. If an individual has a complaint, it must be brought to the 4-H Office (for 4-H or FFA), or Fair Board Secretary (open class). For 4-H or FFA complaints, the Ringgold County 4-H

& Youth Committee will make the final decision.

6. The Ringgold County Fair will use all precautions to ensure the safety of animals or articles entered for exhibition after their arrival and placement at the Ringgold County Fair. However, under no circumstances will they be responsible for loss, injury or damage. Exhibits at the Ringgold County Fair are entered and displayed at the risk of the exhibitor.

7. Appropriate dress:

• When exhibiting livestock—

Ringgold County Fair exhibitor t-shirt (excludes 4-H club shirts), blue jeans or dark slacks, boots are preferred (no caps or hats will be allowed); exhibitor number, (exception is the horse show – see Horse Department rules for requirements)

• When exhibiting static exhibits (Exhibit Building projects) or communication presentations—

Ringgold County Fair exhibitor t-shirt or apparel representative of the 4-H Youth Development program (excludes 4-H club shirts); communication presenters may wear apparel appropriate to the presentation Please Note: 4-H Exhibitor Shirts are available for purchase at: Extension office prior to fair; 4-H office during fair

8. 4-H/FFA exhibitors will be awarded premium monies for exhibits brought to the Ringgold County Fair. Monies are based upon a formula that considers: the amount of funding available by the Ringgold County Fair Board, the overall total number of exhibits at the fair, the kind of exhibit and the ribbon received. Premium monies are distributed at the end of the 4-H year.

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9. The Ringgold County Fair has adopted the “Iowa Youth Code of Ethics.” All youth and parents/guardians MUST adhere to the “Iowa Youth Code of Ethics” upon exhibiting at the fair.

Youth are expected to be sincere, honest and act in sportsmanlike ways at all times. Youth represent the entire program and their behavior reflects on their parents, leaders, club and the entire youth program. All adults involved with the youth program, leaders as well as parents, are expected to set positive examples and serve as positive role models by what they say and so. Any youth who breaks the code of ethics or allows another person (adult or peer) to talk them into violating the code of ethics agrees to forfeit all prizes, awards and premiums. The youth may also be prohibited from exhibiting at this and future exhibitions including the Iowa State Fair and other county, state, or regional exhibitions.

The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events:

a. I will do my own work, appropriate for my age and physical and mental development. This includes research and writing of exhibit explanations, preparing exhibits (such as sewing, cooking, refinishing, etc), care and grooming of animals, etc. Adult assistance should help guide and support me, not do it for me.

b. All exhibits will be a true representation of my work. Any attempt to take credit for other’s work, alter the conformation of animals, or alter their performance is prohibited. Copyright violation or allowing others to complete your exhibit is considered misrepresentation and is prohibited.

c. I will treat all people and animals with respect. I will provide appropriate care for animals.

d. I will present exhibits that are safe for consumption. All food exhibits will be safe to exhibit and for judges to evaluate. Other exhibits will be safe for judges to evaluate and for exhibition.

e. All food animals that may be harvested immediately following the show shall be safe for consumers and shall have met all withdrawal times for all medications and be free of violative drug residue.

f. If any animals require medical treatment while at the fair or exhibition, only a licensed veterinarian may administer the treatment. All medications that are administered shall be done according to the label instructions of the medication used.

g. My animal’s appearance or performance shall not be altered by any means, including medications, external applications and surgical procedures. Any animals that are found to have changed its appearance or its performance shall be disqualified from the show, and have penalties assessed against the exhibitor, parent and/or guardian by the management of the fair or exhibition.

h. I will follow all ownership and possession rules and, if requested, will provide the necessary documentation.

i. I will follow all livestock health requirements for this fair or exhibition, according to the state health

requirements as printed in the premium book of the fair or exhibition. I will provide animal health certificates from a licensed veterinarian upon request from the management of the fair or exhibition.

j. By my entering an animal in the fair or exhibition, I am giving consent to the management of the fair or

exhibition to obtain any specimens of urine, salvia, and blood or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. If the laboratory report on the analysis of any sample indicates a presence of forbidden drugs, this shall be evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the exhibitor, parent and/or guardian to prove otherwise.

k. I am responsible for my exhibit and I will not allow others to violate this code on my behalf. By my entering an exhibit in this fair or exhibition I will accept any disciplinary action taken by the management of this fair or exhibition for any violation of this code of ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or exhibition without recourse against the fair or exhibition.

l. I want my exhibit to be an example of how to accept what life has to offer, both good and not so good, and how to live with and learn from the outcome.

m. I will not be involved in any illegal activities while participating in 4-H and FFA events, including but not limited to alcohol, tobacco or drug use.

Any violation of these rules at the Ringgold County Fair will be managed by the Ringgold County 4-H & Youth Committee.

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Ringgold County 4-H Exhibit Building

This department is open to 4-H youth who are participating in 4-H Youth Development programs conducted by Iowa State University Extension. FFA members can participate with photography exhibits (general and photography specific rules must be followed).

All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the 4-H General Exhibit Rules, 4-H General Rules and Regulations, and all 4-H department exhibit class rules and regulations.

General Exhibit Rules

1. Age for Exhibiting:

at the County Fair—4-H’ers who have completed 4th grade through 12th grade (or equivalent); Clover Kids may participate with exhibits in the 4-H Exhibit Building; FFA members who have completed 9^th through 12^th grade.

at the State Fair—4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or equivalent) and have not graduated from high school before 2021

2. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part of the 4-H’ers participation in 4-H projects or programs during the current 4-H year. Exhibits can be done by an individual or group and may represent all or part of the learning in the project or program.

3. Exhibits previously entered in an FFA Ag Science Fair or any other FFA events or competition may not be entered in any 4-H exhibit class.

4. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size guidelines, copyright restrictions, safety and approved methods will be disqualified and not put on public display.

5. Exhibit pre-entry is not required (exception: Communication entries—see specific classes for details).

6. 4-H’ers are not limited in the maximum number of exhibits that they may bring to the County Fair, with one project area exception: Photography—youth are limited to entering 5 photography exhibits. The exhibit should reflect the best quality the exhibitor has completed. Each exhibit must have an accompanying write- up answering the questions found on the “Exhibit Write-Up Form” or in Rule 10 (exceptions: photography exhibits only need the “4-H Photography Exhibit Form”; 4-H Communication poster exhibits only need the

“Poster Exhibit Entry Form”; clothing events need correct accompanying form). Each exhibit MAY ONLY be exhibited in one class—the exhibitor should pick the class that best fits the exhibit and its goal(s).

7. Due to security, 4-H’ers are discouraged from sending items that have special meaning and historical value as the exhibit or part of an exhibit. The Ringgold County Fair Board and Iowa State University Extension will use diligence to insure the safety of articles entered for exhibition after their arrival and placement but will not be responsible for damage or loss.

8. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what was learned:

a. Posters may not exceed 24” x 36” in size

b. Chart boards, graph boards, project presentation boards, model displays, etc., may not exceed 48” x 48”

in size. Maximum size is determined by measuring the flat (unfolded) dimensions.

c. Display boxes may not exceed 28”x22” in height or width and 12” in depth

9. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (includes insects), or songbird feathers and nest may NOT be used in any exhibit.

10. Copyrighted materials and designs may not be used in an exhibit that is presented as original work by the exhibitor. Exhibitors must include permission from the copyright holder/owner when using copyrighted materials. Exhibitors must give proper credit to the original source of all materials/designs used in exhibits.

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11. A written explanation, audio recording, or video recording is to be included as part of each exhibit. The exhibitor should respond briefly to the following questions about the exhibit:

• What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your exhibit goal(s)?)

• What steps did you take to learn or do this?

• What were the most important things you learned?

**The information requested needs to be well organized and brief. Include all financial data needed to explain project. Check for additional requirements in exhibit classes for food and nutrition, photography, and visual art classes. It’s also a good idea to include pictures of the exhibitor working on the exhibit in all phases.

12. Each item in an exhibit must be securely labeled, including the name of the club, class number, exhibitor’s name, exhibitor’s grade and years of participation in the project. Labels should be placed on the back of posters, notebooks and cards, on the bottom of jars, and in an inconspicuous place on other items. A completed County Fair entry tag should be securely fastened to the main item in each exhibit on or near the upper right corner or in an easily seen location. Entry tags are available at the Extension Office and will be available at the 4-H Exhibit Building on judging day.

13. All exhibits must be at the 4-H Exhibit Building on entry day.

14. All exhibits in the 4-H Exhibit Building will be judged using conference judging (one-on-one meeting between a judge and the exhibitor). The 4-H’ers goal and applicable exhibit standards will form the basis of the evaluation process. Refer to project “Judging Tip Sheets” located on each 4-H project page at:

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4-H/projects for evaluation criteria.

15. Ringgold County has an assigned number of exhibits that may be selected to go on to the Iowa State Fair (quotas are based on county enrollment). PLEASE NOTE: ONLY JUDGES, EXTENSION STAFF AND SELECTED 4-H VOLUNTEERS WILL BE PERMITTED IN THE 4-H EXHIBIT BUILDING DURING STATE FAIR SELECTION OF COUNTY 4-H PROJECTS.

16. All exhibits will be released starting at 9:00 am on Sunday, July 11.

SPECIAL REMINDER: Most exhibit classes have specific guidelines and requirements that will be included in the judging process. Members are highly encouraged to go to http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4-H/projects to find information about judging criteria for exhibits that they create from their 4-H project learning.

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Class Descriptions

ANIMALS

10110 Animal Science

An exhibit (other than the animal itself) that shows the learning about a large or small animal including beef, dairy cattle, dairy goats, dogs, horse & pony, meat goats, pets, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine. Ownership of any animal is not required.

10120 Veterinary Science

An exhibit that shows learning about keeping animals healthy, animal diseases, animal/human health interaction, or other learning related to Veterinary Science.

AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

10210 Crop Production and Plant Science

An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of field crops, plant growth, soils and soil fertility, or any other learning related to Crop Production and Plant Science.

10220 Conservation, Environment and Sustainability

An exhibit that shows the connections between humans and their environment including energy, energy conservation, stewardship, conservation, creating habitat, etc.

10222 Entomology

Any exhibit that shows learning from an entomology or bee project (excluding live specimens) that is an outgrowth or an entomology or bee project learning experience. Includes specimen collections and may include products (ex: honey) or equipment as part of the display.

10224 Fish and Wildlife

Any exhibit that shows learning about a fish and/or wildlife project or program such as identification, habitats, harvest, taxidermy, etc. Any specimens must have been legally taken and must include information about date and location of harvest, and who the specimen was acquired from if not self-harvested. Feral pigs (including Russian/European Boar) are NOT permitted in taxidermy exhibits.

10226 Forestry

Any exhibit, including collections, that show learning from participation in a forestry project or program.

10230 Horticulture and Plant Science

An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of plants, soils, small fruit production, vegetable and flower gardens, plant nutrition, careers, etc.

10235 Home Grounds Improvement

An exhibit that shows learning about landscape plans, selection of landscape plants, ornamental garden features, home yard improvement, storage sheds, careers, etc.

10240 Outdoor Adventures

An exhibit that shows learning about backpacking, biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking or other outdoor activities.

10250 Safety and Education in Shooting Sports

An exhibit that shows learning about safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment or wildlife management. (The exhibit may not include actual firearms; archery equipment allowed if tips are removed from arrows).

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10260 Other Agriculture and Natural Resources

An exhibit that shows learning about agriculture or natural resources and does not fit in any of the classes listed above.

CREATIVE ARTS

10310 Music

An exhibit that shows learning about musical performance, composition and arrangements, instruments, musical styles or history.

10320 Photography

An exhibit, either photo(s) or an educational display, that shows learning about photography from choosing a camera to modifying your photo. Still photos only, not video.

Photography Special Rules:

1. Members are limited to entering 5 photography exhibits.

2. Photographs should be a minimum of 5” x 7”. Finished size (including mounting/matting) of single photographs should not exceed 11”x14”. Exception: Panoramic photos must not exceed 24” in length.

3. All photographs must be printed on photographic paper and must be mounted and/or matted.

4. Mounted photos can be (a) flush-mounted [no board showing] on mounting board, or (b) with mount borders [window mat or flat mount directly on board]. Exhibitors may cut their own mounting boards, use ready-cut window mats or have matting done professionally.

a. 4-Hers are responsible for design decisions such as border, color and size. Framed photographs (including floating frames) will not be judged.

5. Non-mounted photos may be exhibited in a clear plastic covering.

6. A series is a group of photographs or slides [3 to 5] that are related or tell a step-by-step story. Photographs must be mounted together in story order or sequence. Finished size of individual photographs in a series should not exceed 6”x 8”.

7. Digitally altered photos should include a copy of the photo before changes.

8. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting.

Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed.

9. Photography exhibits must use the “Photo Exhibit Label” to provide required information for photo exhibits.

10325 Digital Photography Exhibit (a photo or series of photos submitted electronically, not printed). Photos in this class will be submitted, viewed, and evaluated electronically. Submission will be via upload into the FairEntry data system.

Digital Photography Exhibit Special Rules:

1. Photographs may be either black and white or color.

2. Photographs will not be printed.

3. Entries may be a single photo or a series of photos. A series is a group of photographs [3 to 5] that are related or tell a step-by-step story. Series photo entries must have all photos in the series viewable at the same time.

4. Photos entered should be submitted in the highest resolution possible. A finished file size of 1 MB – 3 MB is recommended.

5. Photos should be submitted in an acceptable and commonly used format for ease of viewing.

6. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting.

7. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed.

8. Iowa State Fair 4-H photography exhibitors must use the Photo Exhibit Label to provide required information for photo exhibits. The Photo Exhibit Label may be submitted electronically with the photo entry.

9. Photos entered in this class will be evaluated on the same evaluation criteria used for printed photographs.

10. Exhibitors entered in 4-H Photography are not eligible to exhibit in the FFA Photography show and vice-versa.

10340 Creative Photography

A single photograph or photographic image that has been created with an alternative photographic process, or a photograph that was creatively edited or modified beyond reality in a creative, imaginative and experimental way to make it more interesting and visually engaging. Could be a composite of multiple overlapped photographs.

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Alternative/Creative Photography Special Rules:

1. Photograph/Image must be mounted/matted or submitted (uploaded) as a digital image.

2. Photograph/Image if mounted must be mounted on foam core no smaller than 4”x4” and no larger than 10”x10” in height and width. No matting and no framing is allowed, put your creativity into the photography!

3. Photograph/Image can be created from film negative, digital negative, or digitally manipulated in computer.

4. Photograph must be on photo paper, canvas, or other flat material.

5. Exhibit must have “Photo Exhibit Label” on back with required information for photo exhibits. Include information about the processes used.

6. Subject matter must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed.

10345 Photography Idea/Educational Display

An exhibit that demonstrates learning about photography that does not fit into any previous photography class. This class includes photos printed on canvas, fabric, ceramic, etc. as part of an educational display showing learning about printing techniques, display, merchandising, etc.

10350 Visual Arts Original Art

An exhibit that shows learning through creation of original art. Original art is a one of a kind, non replicable design of your creation. By using one medium or a combination, an individual creates an authentic work of art that is not recognizable as another's work. You must explain the application of the most relevant design element(s) and art

principle(s) featured in this exhibit. Describe your inspirations, reasons, feelings, and/or motives for creating this work of art.

10355 Visual Arts -Design, Process, or Technique Exploration —

This exploration class emphasizes process and provides an individual the opportunity to explore a medium, practice a skill, or study and apply elements and principles of art and design. An explanation of the application of design elements or art principles used when making the exhibit must be included. This exhibit may be an object, portfolio, display, poster, or organized sketchbook. If a non-original design source is used, its origin (where the idea was found, any pictures, sketches, etc.) must still be credited, acknowledged or have copyright permission obtained. See visual arts special rule #5.

10360 Visual Arts - Other Visual Art Ideas/Topics — Exhibits might include the study and research about an individual artist, style, craft, business or marketing process, planning group tour, career options, etc.

Visual Arts Special Rules:

1. Exhibits made from kits or preformed molds will not be accepted. Exception: Preformed molds (greenware, whiteware) may be used to provide the appropriate surface for a process technique or application of original design.

2. If the exhibit is a finished art object, the source of inspiration of the design, design sketches, or other process for creating the object and design must be included. For additional information see the Visual Arts and Design Elements & Art principles Exhibit Tip Sheets at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit-tip-sheets .

3. If the exhibit is a finished art object information must be included explaining the application of design elements and art principles used in creation of the work.

4. Original works of art must be a creative expression of a design unique to the artist or represent a significant modification to an existing design to make a new and original statement by the artist.

5. Exhibition of derivative works created by a 4-H’er is prohibited without the written permission of the original copyright holder/owner. Use of copyrighted or trademarked designs, images, logos, or materials in 4-H visual arts exhibits is prohibited unless written permission has been obtained from the copyright or trademark holder/owner.

For additional information, see 4-H Exhibit Copyright Information at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/visual- art.

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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES 104010 Child Development

An exhibit that shows learning about children. Examples: child care, growth and development, safety and health, children with special needs, and careers in child development. Exhibits that include items intended for use with children (books, toys, learning games, babysitting kits, etc.) should include information about what you have learned 1) about children while creating and using the exhibit or 2) what the child(ren) learned from use of the item(s) in the exhibit

10420 Clothing and Fashion – Constructed/Sewn Garments & Accessories

A constructed garment or accessory (sewn, knitted, crocheted, or other process) that shows learning about style,

fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans.

10422 Clothing and Fashion – Purchased Garments & Accessories

Purchased garments or accessories that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans.

10424 Clothing and Fashion – Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits

Any other educational exhibit that shows learning about clothing and fashion including but not limited to design illustrations, exploration of clothing styles, careers, clothing care, etc.

Clothing and Fashion Special Rule:

1. Outfits or accessories which will be worn during the Awardrobe Clothing Event may not be entered as a 4-H Iowa State Fair exhibit.

2. Exhibits in classes 10420 and 10422 must include information about application of design elements and art principles. Exhibits in class 10424 should include information about application of design elements and art principles if appropriate for the exhibit.

Additional Clothing Classes:

10425 Fashion Revue: constructed garments (special report form needs to accompany exhibit) 10426 Clothing Selection: purchased garments (special report form needs to accompany exhibit)

10427 $15 Challenge: entire outfit of purchased garments cannot exceed $15 (special report form needs to accompany exhibit)

10430 Consumer Management

An exhibit that shows learning through savvy budgeting, comparison shopping, money management, and consumer rights and responsibilities.

10440 Food & Nutrition – Prepared Product

An exhibit of a prepared food product that shows skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, or safety practices through the making of a prepared food product. See Food & Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434 for additional information regarding prepared food products.

10442 Food & Nutrition- Preserved Product

An exhibit of a preserved food product that shows skills or learning about food preservation through the making of a prepared or preserved food product. Processed honey may be exhibited in this class. See Food & Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” at

https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434 for additional information regarding preserved food products

10445 Food & Nutrition – Educational Display

An educational exhibit (poster, report, display) that shows skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, safety practices, or food preservation. See Food & Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434 for additional information regarding prepared and preserved food products.

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Food & Nutrition Special Rules:

1. Any exhibit considered to be a food safety risk or portray a food safety risk will not be accepted, judged or displayed.

2. All food products/exhibits should be appropriate for human consumption.

3. Food product exhibits must be prepared, baked or cooked using only food grade utensils and containers.

4. Products that require refrigeration will not be accepted, judged or displayed.

5. Meat jerky products are prohibited.

6. The recipe must be included for any prepared food exhibit; credit the source of the recipe.

7. Preserved foods must include the Food Preservation Exhibit Label. Only food processed after August 1, 2020 is acceptable. Current USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines for home food preservation must be used.

8. Preserved food exhibits must include two product samples. One will be opened for evaluation and discarded; the second will be placed on display and returned to the exhibitor. All perishable food products will be discarded when removed from display.

9. Prepared food entries MUST include 7 product samples. One will be tasted for evaluation and then discarded; one will be displayed in the club booth; the 5 remaining will be consigned to 4-H and sold privately with funds raised going to the Ringgold County 4-H program. Products should be placed on a firm disposable plate or flat cardboard.

Place food product exhibit in a reclosable plastic bag with entry tag fastened outside the bag. Recommended number of included with the exhibits:

a. Cookies, cupcakes, bars, muffins, rolls, etc. – four (4) to six (6) items b. Cakes, loafs, pies, etc. – one (1) whole product.

10. The use of alcoholic beverages in the preparation or production of 4-H food exhibits is NOT permitted.

10450 Health

An exhibit that shows learning through food choices, safe activities and skills such as first aid and CPR, careers, and healthy lifestyle choices.

10460 Home Improvement

An exhibit that shows learning in planning, improving and caring for your home living space, including extended personal living areas immediately adjacent to the home. Exhibits may include new or refinished/reclaimed/restored items. Exhibits showing learning about home design, furniture, home accessories, and fabrics must include information about how design elements and art principles were applied.

Home Improvement Special Rule:

Items entered must be ready for display in the home: pictures framed, wall hangings and pictures ready to hang, etc.

Make sure hangers are strong enough to support the item. Command Strips or other quick attach products are usually not adequate hangers. Items not ready for display will be dropped one ribbon placing.

10470 Sewing and Needle Arts – Constructed Item

Any constructed item (sewn, knitted, crocheted, or other process) that shows learning and skill in sewing, knitting, crocheting, or other needle arts. May include the construction of household items such as pillowcases, curtains, table runners, quilts, wall hangings, or other items. Exhibits in this class are not intended to be worn by humans.

10472 Sewing and Needle Arts – Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits

Any other educational exhibit that shows learning about sewing and needle arts including but not limited to construction techniques, use and care of fabrics and fibers, design illustrations, decorative processes, careers.

Note: Exhibits in classes 10470 and 10472 should include information about application of design elements and art principles if appropriate for the exhibit.

10480 Other Family and Consumer Science

An exhibit that demonstrates learning about a family and consumer science topic that does not fit any previous Family &

Consumer Science class listed.

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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES continued SPECIAL EXHIBITION- $10 MEAL CHALLENGE

10490 - $10 Meal Challenge

Create a balanced, nutritious meal for family of four (4) that includes a serving from each of the five good groups for each person. Information regarding food groups and recommended daily servings can be found on the USDA MyPlate website www.choosemyplate.gov

Special Exhibition Special Rules:

1. Each county may enter one (1) exhibit in this class.

2. All entries will receive an evaluation and participation ribbon.

3. Exhibit may be from an individual or group effort.

4. The meal must serve at least a family of four (4) people and total expense on receipt must not exceed $10.

5. The meal must include a serving for each person from each of the five (5) food groups – Fruit, Vegetable, Protein, Grain, Dairy.

6. The exhibit will be a poster (maximum size 20” x 30”) that shows the menu (including portion size), meal type (breakfast, lunch, dinner), grocery receipt, and photos of the meal. Attach a copy of the $10 Meal Challenge worksheet to the back of the poster. Additional information about the $10 Meal Challenge can be found on the Iowa 4-H $10 Meal Challenge webpage: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/10-meal-challenge-healthy-living

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

10510 Citizenship and Civic Engagement

An exhibit that shows learning about or contributing to your community, your country or your world.

10520 Communication

An exhibit that shows learning about written, oral, and visual communication skills in their many forms.

10530 4-H Poster Communication Exhibit

Special poster exhibit to visually tell a story or idea about 4-H to the general public. Exhibitors must use one of the following themes:

• 4-H is… (open to 4-H’er’s interpretation)

• Join 4-H

• 4-H Grows… (4-H.org national marketing theme)

• Quest to Be Your Best (Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme)

• How Do You 4-H? (variation of Iowa State Fair theme) 4-H Poster Communication Special Rules:

1. Only one poster per 4-H’er may be entered. Two entries from Ringgold County will be accepted by Iowa State Fair.

2. ALL posters MUST be designed on, or affixed to, standard poster board or foam core board—size minimum of 14”x20” or maximum 15”x22”.

3. Posters may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage.

4. Posters CANNOT be 3-dimensional. Materials used to make the poster may NOT extend more than 1/8 inch above the poster or foam core board.

5. Each poster must have the completed Poster Exhibit Entry Form attached to the back.

6. Posters CANNOT use copyright material or exact copies of other promotional designs, such as the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme logo.

7. 4-H’ers may include the 4-H clover in the poster.

10540 Digital Storytelling

Any exhibit that demonstrates the application of technology to produce a creative movie/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished movie or video, creation of a detailed storyboard, editing techniques using digital video software, production techniques, or other display to share what was learned. Copyright permission must be obtained for any non- original material included as part of a film/movie/video.

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10550 Leadership

An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and influencing others in a positive way.

10560 Self-Determined

An exhibit that shows learning as part of your 4-H adventure and does not fit any other class.

SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY 10610 Mechanics

Any exhibit that shows skills or learning about general mechanics or engineering solutions or that involve a combination of skills.

10612 Automotive

Repaired or restored vehicle or educational display showing learning about an automotive idea including automotive maintenance, auto operations, auto safety, or automotive systems. (Note: vehicles will be on display at the Iowa State Fair one day only, (tentatively) Thursday August 12.)

10614 Electric

Constructed or repaired article or educational display that shows skills or learning about electric wiring, appliances, lighting, electrical energy sources, safety, etc.

10615 Small Engine

Repaired or restored operating engine or educational display or other type exhibit that shows skills or learning about small engines. This class includes repaired or restored lawn tractors, small motorcycles, go-karts, etc.

10616 Tractor

Repaired or restored tractor (or educational display showing learning related to tractors, tractor mechanics, tractor operations, or tractor safety. Note: A conference judging opportunity for exhibitors of repaired or restored tractors in class 10616 will be offered during exhibit check-in. (Conference judging may not be available during all check-in times.) Tractors will be displayed outside throughout the Iowa State Fair. Release time Sunday, August 22, after 7:00 p.m.)

10618 Welding

Constructed item or educational display that shows skills or learning about welding

10620 Woodworking

Any exhibit that shows learning about wood, woodworking techniques, and safe uses of woodworking tools and machines. Exhibits may include newly constructed or refinished/reclaimed/restored wood items.

10630 Science, Engineering & Technology

Any exhibit that shows learning about or helps explain how science and technology help us interact with the world.

Topics include biological and chemical sciences, computers & networking, earth & climate, geospatial mapping (GPS/GIS), or any other application of Science, Engineering, or Technology.

10632 Aerospace

Educational display or other exhibit (including flyable models) showing learning about an aerospace idea or topic

10634 Robotics

Educational display or other exhibit (including working robots) that shows learning about robotics and robotic systems

4-H COMMUNICATIONS

This department is open to youth who are participating in the 4-H Youth Development programs conducted by Iowa State University Extension.

All participants are responsible to read and comply with 4-H General Rules and Regulations, and specific event rules and

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Purpose: The Communication Event program provides opportunities for 4-H youth to develop their personal communication skills by sharing talents, knowledge, or information with others. The events provide a series of developmental experiences for different age levels.

General Communication Event Program Rules and Regulations

1. 4-Her’s who have completed 4^th grade through 12^th grade (or that equivalent) in 2021 are eligible to participate;

Iowa State Fair participation is limited to those that have completed 5^th grade through 12^th grade in 2021.

Exception: Share The Fun and Extemporaneous Speaking – See event rules for age guidelines.

2. Educational Presentations and Working Exhibit may be given by one or more 4-H’ers. Teams consisting of youth of mixed grades will be entered in the class of the member in the highest-grade level (example: a team with a 5^th grader and an 8^th grader will use the time for the intermediate/senior class).

3. Communication Event Program entries must be entered using the “Communications Entry Form” available in the

“4-H’er Fair Book,” on the Ringgold County Extension website or at the Extension office. Entry deadline is July 1 4. Topics selected by the 4-H’er(s) should be an outgrowth of his/her 4-H experience(s). Topics should be

appropriate for presentation to a general audience.

5. Participants in the 4-H Communication Programs are expected to wear appropriate clothing representative of the 4-H Youth Program and/or the topic of the presentation.

6. 4-H’ers must use sanitary and safe procedures and methods at all times. Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits involving food must follow established foot safety guidelines.

7. All participants are expected to comply with all copyright/trademark regulations. Copyrighted material may not be distributed without permission.

8. Entries will be selected from the county communications event program to represent Ringgold County at the Iowa State Fair. (Iowa State Fair rules must be adhered to for participation there)

11100 EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Provide an opportunity for 4-Her’s to demonstrate communication skills by presenting knowledge, information, or a process to an audience in order to gain a desired response.

Educational Presentation Rules:

1. Time Limit: Junior Presentations (4th – 6^th grade) must not exceed 15 minutes. Intermediate/Senior Presentations (7^th-12^th grade) must not exceed 20 minutes. Presenters will be verbally told to “STOP” when they exceed the time limit.

2. Presentation content must be the original work of the presenter(s). Extensive paraphrasing from other sources is prohibited. Use of brief quotations or excerpts of from other work(s) is permitted provided the source is identified.

11200 WORKING EXHIBITS

Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to communicate, interact with, and teach an audience in an informal and experiential way. At the county fair level, working exhibits shall last 15 minutes; at the State Fair level, Junior working exhibits will be scheduled for 25 minutes and Intermediate/Senior working exhibits will be scheduled for 45 minutes.

Working Exhibit Rules:

1. Time Limit: All [participants/teams will be scheduled for a 30-minute period. NOTE: Both age groups will be given a 15 minute period at the Ringgold County Fair.

11300 SHARE THE FUN

Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to share their skills and talents before an audience purely for the sake of enjoyment.

Share The Fun Special Rules:

1. Eligibility—4-H’ers who have completed 4th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2021. Exception: If the Share The Fun act involves a whole club, the following criteria must be applied to determine if the club can be eligible for the Share The Fun program at the Iowa State Fair:

• At least 80% of the performing group must have completed 5th through 12th grade in 2021.

2. Performances MUST NOT exceed 6 minutes in length.

3. Skits, songs, stunts, short one-act plays, dance, and other entertainment will be acceptable. All performances must be appropriate for presentation to a general audience.

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11400 EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING

Encourage the development of communication skills by providing an opportunity to think, organize thoughts, prepare a speech, and respond to questions when given a limited amount of preparation time. Contact the Ringgold County Extension office for more details.

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4-H/FFA Livestock Rules & Regulations

General Rules

1. Should general and department rules conflict, the latter will govern. Exhibitors failing to comply with any of the rules are subject to all premium cancellations and disqualifications from future participation in the Ringgold County Fair. Interpretation of rules, when necessary, shall be the responsibility of the department

superintendent and Ringgold County 4-H & Youth Committee.

2. Eligibility for participation: 4-H and FFA members who have completed 4^th through 12^th grade (or that equivalent) and are in good standing at the county level.

3. Only livestock projects which have been enrolled by the exhibitor and listed in the 4-H Online enrollment

program on or before May 15 (February 1 for Market Beef, July 1 for rabbits) may be entered. (This applies to all animals with exception of rabbit, poultry and pets which have less restrictive identification rules.) FFA members do not have access to the 4-H Online system, thus must turn in a paper identification form by the above listed dates. All 4-H/FFA livestock must meet ownership/possession identifications and requirements outlined in 4-H 202 at time of identification. When registration papers are involved, papers must be in the exhibitor’s name or show a logical family relationship.

4. Market livestock (beef, sheep, meat goat) MUST attend their respective county weigh-in to be considered identified/verified for the Ringgold County Fair and other 4-H shows. A beginning weight will be established for those market animals. To be eligible to participate in the rate of gain contest, animals must weigh-in on our county established scale no more than 7 days before or after the county set weigh-in date. Animals doing so will automatically be entered into the rate of gain contest. ** Contact the Ringgold County Extension office to inquire about Iowa State Fair requirements.

5. The responsibility for making proper entry rests upon the exhibitor. COUNTY FAIR ENTRY FORMS are available at the Ringgold County Extension office, online at the Ringgold County Extension website and/or in the “4-H’er Fair Book.” All entries must be submitted to the Extension office prior to the entry deadline of JULY 1.

6. Exhibitors in a species are not eligible to exhibit as both an FFA and 4-H member. A member may however exhibit as a 4-H member in one specie and as a FFA member in another specie. Designation must be decided at time of entry.

7. Departments and/or class(es) with limited participation may result in an elimination of that department and/or class(es).

8. ALL BEEF, DAIRY GOAT, MEAT GOAT, POULTRY, RABBIT, SHEEP AND SWINE EXHIBITORS MUST BE CERTIFIED THROUGH THE YOUTH FOR THE QUALITY CARE OF ANIMALS (YQCA) PROGRAM.

9. Each exhibitor with market animals (beef, meat goats, sheep and swine) will complete an Iowa 4-H Animal Care and Management Disclosure Statement. Completed forms must be submitted to Extension staff at fair check-in.

10. Any animal showing evidence of contagious diseases will be unable to be shown. Disqualified animals must be removed from the fairgrounds immediately. Any animals found to have external parasites will be disqualified and exhibitor must remove it from the fairgrounds immediately.

11. Livestock may begin to be stalled at the Ringgold County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, July 7 prior to 4:00 pm; all animals MUST be in place by their respective check-in day/time. All animals will be checked in by division superintendents and/or Extension staff at the respected times stated in the fair book.

Please note: No late arrivals of any livestock will be allowed.

12. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to furnish their own bedding in assigned stalls and/or pens (exception: Beef and Horse participants—see department rules). All stalls and pens MUST be cleaned out at the end of fair otherwise premium money will be forfeited.

13. Exhibitors will be required to keep their feed, hay, straw, equipment, etc in the appropriate locations for specific barns, based upon availability. The public alleyways must always be kept open and free from litter, equipment, feed, etc. Stalls, pens and alleyways must be cleaned, and refuse deposited where instructed by the

Superintendent.

14. All livestock must have their first feeding and watering prior to 9:00 a.m. and remain in the barns except when being groomed, fitted or exercised.

15. Exhibitors are expected to care for their animals in an acceptable manner. Any abusive care including slapping or excessive modification of animal will be grounds for disqualification at the discretion of the show officials.

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Livestock Rules & Regulations: General Rules continued 16. If a 4-H/FFA member’s animal becomes wild or uncontrollable, causing a safety concern during their time at the

fair, the member will receive a warning after the 1^st time. If it happens a 2^nd time with the same animal, a committee made up of a representative from the Fair Board, 4-H & Youth Committee, department superintendent, Extension staff will meet to make the decision on how to proceed.

17. BEGINNERS CLASS—An educational beginner’s class will be offered at the beginning of each species’ show. In order to be eligible to show in this class, it must be the exhibitor’s 1^st year showing in that particular species.

Exhibitors showing in the Beginner’s Class will also show their animal in a regular division class.

18. APPROPRIATE DRESS: Ringgold County 4-H/FFA fair exhibitor t-shirt, blue jeans or dark slacks, boots are required (no caps or hats will be allowed); exhibitor number. (Exception: Horse exhibitors must follow dress code requirements found in the horse division rules) Exhibitors not complying with dress code will not be allowed to show.

19. SUBSTITUTE SHOWMAN—Excusing a member from personally exhibiting his/her animal(s) defeats one of the important objectives of 4-H work. Hence the Ringgold County 4-H & Youth Committee does not approve the use of substitute showmen except in extreme cases.

If a 4-H exhibitor is injured or seriously ill at the time of the show or is involved in another Ringgold County Fair activity with a non-flexible schedule at which their presence is mandatory the 4-H exhibitor may submit a request for a substitute showman. The substitute showman must be a 4-H’er eligible to exhibit at the Ringgold County Fair and approved in advance of the show by the Ringgold County 4-H & Youth Committee and/or Extension staff. Participation in school or school activities will not be considered.

An exhibitor, who has more than one animal in a class, need not secure approval for another eligible showman to exhibit one of his/her animals.

20. The Ringgold County Fair has adopted the “Iowa Youth Code of Ethics.” All youth and parents/guardians MUST adhere to the “Iowa Youth Code of Ethics” upon exhibiting at the fair.